How to Make Homemade Basil Pesto

How to Make Homemade Basil Pesto

Basil pesto is a summer essential in my kitchen. Every year my garden explodes with more basil than any one person should reasonably have. I’ve handed basil to friends, neighbors, and complete strangers. Often I post on the Nextdoor app and invite people to come …

How to Make Three Types of Homemade Mayonnaise

How to Make Three Types of Homemade Mayonnaise

I haven’t bought mayonnaise for the last fourteen years and I’m not planning to. Making homemade mayonnaise is easy, fast and affordable. You are in control of the ingredients. Therefore, you don’t have to eat unnecessary sugar, stabilizers and preservatives. Preparing mayo at home is …

Easy Homemade Hazelnut Spread (Better than Nutella)

Easy Homemade Hazelnut Spread (Better than Nutella)

This homemade hazelnut spread recipe was requested by a friend of mine. She called me one day to ask me if I have a recipe for a healthier Nutella. She didn’t want to serve her kids a spread filled with artificial ingredients and unhealthy fats. …

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing (No Buttermilk). Better than Store-Bought

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing (No Buttermilk). Better than Store-Bought

I had never heard of ranch dressing before I moved to America. In Bulgaria, we dress salads with oil and vinegar. That’s it. The first time I tried bottled ranch, I hated it. The flavor felt heavy and artificial. I couldn’t understand why people loved …